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AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Ibaka, Raptors agree on $65 million, 3-year dealBy TIM REYNOLDSA person familiar with the negotiations says Serge Ibaka is staying with the Toronto Raptors, agreeing to terms on a 3-year, $65 million deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press Sunday on condition of anonymity because...

AP Sports WriterSuns thrilled to get Jackson with fourth pick in draftBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Josh Jackson skipped out on a pre-draft workout with Boston at the last second, a move that didn't sit too well with the Celtics.The Phoenix Suns, who ended up drafting the former Kansas...

Kara Lawson to be primary TV analyst for Wizards this seasonWASHINGTON (AP) Former WNBA and college basketball star Kara Lawson will be the primary television analyst for the Washington Wizards this season.Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic announced the hiring of Lawson on Wednesday. A longtime ESPN game and studio analyst,...

Flint scholarship plan gets $2M from Pistons owner, utilityFLINT, Mich. (AP) Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and a Michigan utility's foundation are each committing $1 million to help fund college scholarships in Flint in the wake of the city's water crisis.The $2 million in combined pledges announced Wednesday...

Associated PressGriffin says decision to remain with Clippers a "no-brainer"By JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Blake Griffin was back in his usual place, front and center on a Clippers stage.After opting out of his contract, Griffin didn't spend the offseason toiling over whether to sign with another team...

Busy NBA schedule not totally foreign to Celtics' TatumBy The Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) Jayson Tatum actually played a back-to-back-to-back-to-back in college this year, during Duke's four-game, four-day march through the ACC Tournament.So one part of NBA life isn't totally foreign to the rookie.Games on consecutive days are...

Pacers sign former Kentucky player to 2-way contractINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have signed forward Alex Poythress to a two-way contract.Poythress spent most of last season playing for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA's G-League, where he averaged 18.5 points and 7.1 rebounds in 46 games.The...

Nuggets hire assistant coach, assistant general managerDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets have hired veteran NBA coach Bob Weiss as an assistant on Michael Malone's staff and announced the hiring of Calvin Booth as an assistant general manager.Weiss has coached 31 seasons in the NBA, including the last four...

Pelicans get Majok draft rights as part of Pondexter tradeMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say they will receive the draft rights to overseas professional Ater Majok as part of a trade that is sending veteran small forward Quincy Pondexter, a second-round draft choice and cash to...

AP Sports WriterFinals pick up where they left off with Cavs-Warriors IIIBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) After a summer highlighted by Kevin Durant's decision to leave Oklahoma City for the star-laden Golden State Warriors, a six-month regular season and three rounds of playoffs, the NBA Finals are right...

Stephen Curry misses cut with 74, impresses golf's bestHAYWARD, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry missed the cut Friday night against professional golfers one notch below the PGA Tour.But not before leaving some of golf's best players impressed that a two-time MVP for the Golden State Warriors could enter their...

Curry misses cut, still impresses golf's bestHAYWARD, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry missed the cut Friday night against professional golfers one notch below the PGA Tour.But not before leaving some of golf's best players impressed that a two-time MVP for the Golden State Warriors could enter their arena and...